Zheng Qinwen knocked out Iga Swiatek at the 2026 US Open in a stunning comeback. Zheng was trailing badly early in the match and looked close to being overwhelmed. She turned the match around to take the win.
The victory sends her through to the quarter-finals, where she will face Elena Rybakina. That upcoming clash shapes up as another hard match for Zheng.
The tournament also features Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev, keeping the draw highly competitive on both sides of the draw. Zheng's mental toughness were clearly visible during the recovery. It was a pivotal result in her tournament so far.